Daniel Sturridge

Although I believe that 12 million for Daniel Sturridge is a little expensive, I have a feeling that he is what Liverpool are lacking in the final third. His pace would no doubt make him a central player in the squad, attacking directly from the middle, unlike his time at Chelsea when he was deployed on the wings.

The acquisition of the English forward means that Luis Suarez will have to take up a different role and position in manager Breden Rodgers' preferred 4-3-3 formation. My guess is that the Uruguayan will be used as an unorthodox winger on the left side, cutting in with his right foot to shoot or make a decisive pass into the penalty box.

Sturridge is definitely not an Andy Caroll number two as his agility and speed suits Liverpool's style of play perfectly. Suarez and his new Liverpool teammate can combine to be a lethal strikeforce, not as a double-headed spear but one that curves inwards and outwards like the shape of "S". And with the exciting Raheem Sterling on the right, the Reds' front three would look complicated and confusing to deal with for most defenders.

Thinking back, I felt relieved that Liverpool failed to sign Clint Dempsey in the previous transfer window. If Dempsey had crossed over to Anfield then, Sturridge might not have signed now. Sturridge, despite costing more than Dempsey, is younger and more athletic. The young man is also English (Dempsey might go back to his native America in a couple of years' time when he starts to be past his prime).

Sturridge had to play second fiddle to Didier Drogba, and then Fernando Torres, during his Chelsea days. He was eventually loaned to Bolton Wanderers for a period of time in which he scored eight goals in twelve matches. The man has proven that, when given the opportunity, he is able to deliver and Rodgers should not sacrifice him and continue using Suarez as the main focus of the team's attack.

I wonder who's next to join Liverpool. Me? Maybe.